Greek Honey Fritters Tiyanites

The Greeks are very proud of their honey, particularly the kind flavoured by the nectar from wild thyme. A wide selection of flavoured honey is available in specialty and health stores.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 4  cups all-purpose flour
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
•  water
• 3  tablespoons lemon juice
• 1⁄4 cup brandy
•  corn oil (for deep frying)
• 1  cup  flavoured clear honey
• 1  pinch cinnamon
• 1  teaspoon lemon juice
• 2  tablespoons water, about
• 1  cup  finely chopped walnuts

Directions

1. Mix flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Add just enough water to form a smooth thick batter. Then blend in lemon juice and brandy. Allow batter to stand for 15 minutes.
2. Preheat deep fryer to 325°F or heat oil in a deep saucepan until it begins to smoke.
3. Drop batter, 1 teaspoons at a time, into oil, cooking 3 fritters at once. When fritters swell and turn golden brown remove and drain on paper towels in a warm oven.
4. Pour honey into an enameled saucepan, add cinnamon, lemon juice and enough warm water, about 2 tablespoons to form a syrup. Boil for 5 minutes.
5. Arrange fritters on a warm platter, pour a little honey syrup on each one and sprinkle with walnuts. Serve at once. Serves 6 or more.
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